KTM Supermoto 400/640LC4-E6 - Manual (Page 22)

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Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the
handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the
reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not go below
middle of the glass.
ƽ WARNING ƽ
I F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN . I N THIS CASE , CONSULT AN
AUTHORIZED KTM DEALER IMMEDIATELY .
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir*
Loosen screws 1 and remove lid 2 and membrane 3 .
If necessary, dismount the mirror and loosen the throttle grip.
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid
reservoir to 5 mm (0,2 in) below the rim with brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell
Advance Brake DOT 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws. Rinse
off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
ƽ WARNING ƽ
– N EVER USE DOT5 BRAKE FLUID ! I T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
COLOR . S EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT .
– S TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN .
– B RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION . A VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES . I F
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES , RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
A DOCTOR .
! CAUTION !
– D ON ’ T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT , IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
REMOVER .
– U SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER .
Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings must be at least
1 mm (0,04 in) thick.
ƽ WARNING ƽ
A T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1 MM , OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE . F OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
DON ’ T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED .
! CAUTION !
I F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN AWAY , THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
DISC , IMPAIRING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC .
Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal*
The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the stop
roller
4 . The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted by
means of the piston rod 5 .
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm
(0,12–0,20 in) of free play, before the piston rod can move the piston in the
brake cylinder (to be recognised from the resistance on the foot
brake pedal).
! CAUTION !
I F THIS FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT , THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING , CAUSING CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE BRAKE PADS .T HE BRAKING SYSTEM
OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES .
3-5mm
5 mm
min.
1 mm
1
2
3
4
5